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The Federal Member for Mitchell, the Hon Alex Hawke MP, is encouraging local community organisations in Mitchell to submit an expression of interest for funding under the Stronger Communities Programme.
The Stronger Communities Programme, announced in this year’s Budget, will deliver $150,000 for the electorate of Mitchell to fund capital projects which deliver social benefits.
Federal Member for Mitchell, the Hon Alex Hawke MP, encourages local sporting groups in Mitchell to apply for funding for a national $29.7million program aimed at upgrading community sport infrastructure.
The Community Sport Infrastructure grant program has been launched by Federal Sports Minister Bridget McKenzie, enabling sport and community organisations to apply for grants up to $500,000 to upgrade sporting infrastructure in 2018-19.
It is a cold, clear night tonight here by the Harbour where modern Australia was conceived. A perfect night to head out for a meal at one of our city’s world-renowned restaurants, perhaps, for fish.
Imagine it now, as we order the Yellowfin Tuna. The first mouthful is absolutely delicious. But what if we were then to learn that the fisherman who caught that same fish we are eating is a slave?
The Turnbull Government has introduced legislation to reduce the risk that Australian goods and services are tainted by modern slavery.
The Modern Slavery Bill 2018 establishes a Modern Slavery Reporting Requirement that requires over 3,000 large companies and other entities to publish annual public statements on their actions to address modern slavery in their supply chains and operations.
In a world first, the Australian Government will lead by example by publishing an annual statement covering possible modern slavery risks in Commonwealth procurement.
Federal Member for Mitchell, the Hon Alex Hawke MP, encourages community organisations in Mitchell to apply for grant funding to support the efforts of their volunteers.
Alex Hawke said the Turnbull Government was providing $20 million worth of grants valued between $1,000 and $5,000 to not-for-profit organisations.
“The grants can be used towards the cost of essential items that help make the work of Mitchell’s volunteers easier, safer, and more enjoyable, such as equipment, training, transport and background screening,” Alex Hawke said.